A year after Twilight is made the sole ruler of Equestria, pony attempts to take over the nation. Twilight deals with it the way she always does.

Written for Categorical Grant's 2021 Cuddlefic Contest. My first attempt at one. So, possibly not enough cuddling.

A new pony arrives in the Everfree forest, and he moves into Ponyville, with Applejack. He has several secrets that he carries. Will the two find true love? Or will his past prevent it?

Hey! I'm getting this story revitalized and editing it! Special thanks to VunderGuy for his big help in this endeavor to perform necromancy and edit this old thing! Never would have gotten around to it without him. Hope you guys enjoy all the work we put into this! Especially the work Vunder has done! Be sure to give him some love, as he deserves every bit of it he gets.